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Old 06-18-2014, 01:26 PM
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Rebuilding 2005 RX8

Just bought a not running RX8. The radiator cracked and lost all coolant, overheated and the owner wanted to sell. I gave him the cash on Monday and started pulling it apart immediately. I signed up here for assistance in rebuilding the motor, which I already have out of the car and down to the shortblock. I would really like to start a tech thread but I assume its a post limit that is stopping me from doing so. Anyway heres the car as I purchased it.

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And here it is with the spare rims from my RX7. Much better IMO, and wider. I may need to roll the rear fenders.

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Dropped the Subframe with the engine/trans

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The shortblock

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Im having trouble getting the flywheel off, I removed the nut but am having a hard time actually getting it off. I've sprayed with oil penetrant and will try in a few hours.

Im here mostly for advice on the rebuild. The car is intended as a fun daily. Thanks for looking!

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Old 06-19-2014, 03:41 PM
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Got it all apart. Looks to me like everything is absolutely dusted. Can anyone share their opinion?

Rear Iron
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Rear Rotor Housing
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Intermediate Iron
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Rear
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Front Housing
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Front Iron
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E-Shaft
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Rotor
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